Sandra Bernhard Quotes
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At 93, so deep in dementia that she didn't remember any details of her life, my mother somehow still knew songs.
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What's lost in this whole debate, unfortunately, is that Social Security is not a giveaway where we take money to give to other people. It's a contract with the government... that's worked for 75 years. It's the most successful government program that we've ever had.
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I was a breakdancer as a kid. I was on one of the top break dancing teams in Australia.
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Issues are never simple. One thing I'm proud of is that very rarely will you hear me simplify the issues.
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I thoroughly enjoy working with kids, whether it's The First Tee or the lesson tee with my grandkids.
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Men weren't always happy for me. It was very challenging to watch a woman be so successful.
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I think it's very important to have a public discussion about why we're denying our soldiers the ability to exercise their Second Amendment rights.
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The Bible says, 'Judge not lest ye be judged.' Our lives are supposed to be hospitals, not courtrooms.
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I don't know anyone who likes the American League games better. Maybe some fans do. But if you're not an actual DH, you probably prefer the National League.
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Stay focused on the mission.
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For me to go to a restaurant and eat something that is not only good, but totally new, is a double thrill. Double the enjoyment.
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I don't want to be liked. I want to be respected.
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I don't wanna be Courtney Love - I wanna be Kurt Cobain.
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I have a naive outlook on life. That's who I am.
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I just saw a clip of Maria Bamford. She has a comedy show that was filmed and performed from her bed - the whole thing supposedly takes place in her bedroom at her parents house in Duluth, MN. I thought it was great and really strange - to have a comedy special without having to leave your bed.
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As a leader, you have to have the ability to assimilate new information and understand that there might be a different view.
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When climate change supercharges weather patterns, the disadvantaged often suffer first and most.
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Movies, I don't really get the bad guys. In theater, I get more bad guys. Both audiences and directors are more willing... to allow people to stretch. In movies, you do one thing, and then that's their reference.
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The Palestinians need more help from the Arab countries. Since 1967, the world has learned that there is not going to be real progress in the region until Palestine gets something back that they had.
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For Beatrice-You will always be in my heart, in my mind, and in your grave. -Lemony Snicket
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Eventually, if it's on your mind, you stumble on it. You need a certain amount of luck and persistence.
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How could I not love my own brother? I just can't stand to be with him.
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My practicality consists in this: in the knowledge that if you beat your head against the wall it is your head which breaks and not the wall … that is my strength, my only strength.
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How far can we go? How much can we absorb and still have some peace of mind?
